I bought this SUV for my wife and I drive a 2019 SL 450. I keep trying to get her to trade with me, but she won't. The Q8 is truly a gem. I've never driven any car as smooth and as effortless as this one. It goes from an around town vehicle to a rocket ship with no effort.
The technology is really nice, a bite wonky to get used to, but once you get the hang of it, wow. Anything you could want, including Wifi with a subscription. I bought the YearOne package, I think they call it. It has exterior and interior features you don't get on the standard model. The wheels are beautiful, the tires are huge, the exterior design is eye catching. Subtle lines and enough design to make it very classy without turning it into the design mess Lexus has created on their SUV's (sorry Lexus, but OMG).
Rear seat leg room can accommodate any height person. Rear seats recline and are heated and cooled. Payload is more than I need, easy to access, load and unload.
There is a very large glass roof that opens most of the way. Windows are tinted almost all the way around. We opted not to have front passenger and driver windows tinted.
Truly the smoothest SUV I've ever owned. Powerful, effortless, seems to float over the road. It hardly feels like you're touching the ground.
Now if I can just get my wife to let me drive once in awhile.
If you work from home and drive less than 15 miles per day this is excellent as you would be running on battery exclusively. On longer range trips its a hybrid and I averaged 44 miles per gallon combined.
Considerably better driving performance 0-60 6.5 sec than other less expensive hybrids, but less mpg. I had the sports package and it handled well but a bit rough on the road with 18" tires. Its a niche car!
Powerful, comfortable, fast, beautiful, and a lot of great features. High tech, but not so much that it's overwhelming. This is a car I can see keeping for many years.
Comfortable, fits family cargo needs with plenty of performance for my liking. As the ergonomics and technology continue to evolve, Audi continues to lead. But most importantly, he "ride" is superb.
Convert fun to drive top down needed a little more hp rs has more hp but did not like seats blue engine at 54000 miles vw payed after warranty had run out for new engine took 90 days but was happy with new engine
My car has everything that I wanted. Still learning about all of the features and functionality. Rides like you are floating on air. cars.com allowed me to make comparisons and make the right choice.
I still have my 2001 Allroad (built on the A6) and did not think the A4 Allroad would have the same feel - but I was wrong. The 2018 is solid, has great torque and overall performance is superior. Interior is as impressive as the exterior. Very stylish with outstanding handling for a 'station wagon'!
Very stable car, comfortable but the interface with driver by the connectivity system could be better. The exterior design is sharp and the interior has very good finishing surface .
The 2016/2017 models were the bulk of my test driving. Ended up buying the 2016 Q5 2.0 Premium Plus with ~25k miles on it. Handled like a dream, technology package is great, and gets pretty good mileage. Certified Pre-Owned is the way to go as you can get original warranty as well as the comfort knowing that the car has undergone all of the relevant inspections. Overall great car with good price and resale value.
This car is a joy to drive, smooth and comfortable, responsive to my inputs. Well built with quality material. Lota extra features to make driving easy.
Put on 5000 miles in July and couldn't be happier, great MPG's and comfortable! Very stylish Ink Blue with Parchment leather. Would highly recommend. Traded a 2015 BMW X5.
Just turned over my ex (2018 Q5 Navarra Blue Metallic Technik S-Line ... every option but advanced driver assistance pkg) for a 2019 SQ5 Florett Silver Metallic Black Optics Technik (all but head-up display and comfort pkg).
The test drive wrote the deal, basically.
Where do I start ?
The fit and finish thruout are exceptional.
Exterior:
Paint flawless (I do look for imperfections & find 'em even on hands & knees). Gaps are consistent and true. Style ? Luv it.
Interior: Carbon atlas inlays, cross-stitched Nappa leather seats that fit like a glove ... you name it. All high quality.
Get-Up-and-Go > Plenty.
The burps & chirps of the exhaust system are enjoyable yet not overbearing, like some (you know ... fake it a bit). The 21" wheels / Pirelli P Zero tires and the sport differential comfortably hold the turns.
Take a test drive ... if only for the experience.
You won't forget it.
Cheers.
V-6 and 333 horses with 325lbs of torque is plenty to push the big around! Messaging seats-dual sunroofs-heated and cooled seats, are you kidding me, I started out in a '59 Chevy BelAir with 2 speed automatic, 283 195 horses, AM radio, no pushbuttons, no seat belts; get the picture?
This is one of those cars that continually brings a smile to your face. All the little things you keep discovering it can do add up to a great vehicle. Plus, it has 7500 lb towing capacity. The thing has got power.
Great car...I've been waiting 18 months for it to arrive to replace my 2015 A8. Now that it shows up, however, the Germans are only delivering it with black or brown interiors. This would look terrible with the silver exterior I want, so I either have to go on waiting or buy my first non-Audi in 20+ years.
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